Teams to pitch ideas at the Velocity Fund Finals
Velocity, an entrepreneurship program from the University of Waterloo, will host the Velocity Fund Finals (VFF) on Thursday
Velocity, an entrepreneurship program from the University of Waterloo, will host the Velocity Fund Finals (VFF) on Thursday
By Media RelationsThe event starts with the Velocity Fund Finals $5K, where University of Waterloo students of any discipline who qualified at one of the $5K Qualifiers will present their ideas for a chance to win.
In the afternoon, 10 software, hardware and life sciences startups will compete for the chance to win one of four prizes of $25,000 plus workspace at either the Velocity Garage or Velocity Foundry. One hardware company could also win an extra $10,000.
The judges for the Winter 2015 Velocity Fund Finals are:
Velocity Fund $5K (11 a.m. start)
Velocity Fund $25K (1 p.m. start)
When: Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch is provided)
Where: Student Life Centre, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W.
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